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Demand planner
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In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better
Looking at the challenges the world is facing today, philips’ purpose has never been more relevantSo, whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.
As a demand planner you’re responsible for all forecasting and demand planning activities associated with customers and products related to your assigned categoryThe demand planner creates the forecast by enriching an ai/ml generated baseline by incorporating business intelligence and other forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources.
You are responsible for
Gathering data from a variety of sources; assess, interpret, and analyze the data in development of a thorough, accurate, and supportable demand forecast for use in production requirements and financial planningAnalytic skills must include the ability to see the big picture and the demonstration of strong business intuition.
Driving continuous improvement in forecasting process and methodology.
Working with operations, sales, and finance to leverage capabilities of the jda demand and other planning tools along with building tools.
Directing the utilization of forecasting methods and software tools to deliver and monitor forecast accuracyContinuously seeking, reporting, evaluating, and making recommendations to leadership to improve forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes.
Developing and evaluate forecasting models that consider promotional tactics and activities, historical sales trends, new product introductions, flow of materials, and manufacturing capacity.
Expanding data sources used in the forecasting process and integrate all available data sources in order to assess and monitor trends and changesSources to include: historical sales, point-of-sale data, secondary market audits, primary market research, competitive intelligence, sales analytics data, financial data, supply chain data, etc.
Enabling business management to make informed, data-based decisions by providing business analyses and analytical support, particularly in areas where data is difficult to access/unreliable and where a high level of analytical skill is required.
Carrying out other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned, in an effective manner.
You are a part of
The personal health business group and will be joining the demand planning team in stamford, ctYou will report into the operations and supply chain management department.
To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience
Bachelor’s degree (required) and 3+ years successful demand planning and forecasting experience
Proficient in utilizing microsoft excel and powerpoint for data analysis and presentations
Proven ability to perform in-depth data analysis and present insights in a clear manner
Listens well and seeks input from others, knowing how to effectively communicate and sell his/her ideas at all levels.
Must be very organized and have excellent time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Us work authorization is a precondition of employmentThe company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
In return, we offer you
Sharpen your talents with new challenges in our dynamic organizationAs a market-driven company, we’re used to listening to our customers & apply the same thinking to our employeesWe offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and flexibility in a career with a positive and supportive atmosphere in which to develop your talents further.
Why should you join philips?
Working at philips is more than a jobIt’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on innovative, customer-first health technology solutionsHelp us improve the health and well-being of billions of people, every yearUltimately creating a career that no one could have planned forEven you.
Visit our careers website to explore what it’s like working at philips, read stories from our employee blog, find information about our recruitment process and answers to some frequently asked questions.
Effective tuesday, january 4, 2022, all u.s.-based employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid as a condition of employment at philips*Employees may request a reasonable accommodation.
If you are a colorado resident and this role is a field-based or remote role, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon requestYou may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.
Montana employees are currently excluded from this requirement at this time.
Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovationDriven by the vision of a better tomorrow.
But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we areWe are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common: an unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needsIt’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most.
The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do moreThat’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.
How we work at philips
Our newly adopted hybrid work concept fuses flexibility with collaboration to deliver great outcomes for our people and our customersWe are embracing an approach wherein we spend more time together than apart – which for full-time employees translates to an average of at least 3 days working from the office and up to 2 days from home – for our hybrid roles.
Hybrid work flexibility means people can meet the changing demands of work and home in the most balanced, productive, and healthy way.
Our hybrid working model is defined in 3 ways:
We believe in the importance of impactful collaboration: there`s a certain energy when everyone’s in the same room that can heighten idea generation and creative friction needed for problem-solving.
We embrace flexibility: choosing where, when, and how to work can vary according to task and team schedulesFlexibility isn’t office or online, it means choosing the space that works best for you, your teams, and our customers on a case-by-case basis.
We want to be at our best: the way we work, and our workspaces are designed to support our well-being, offer career advancement opportunities, and enable us to be at our best.
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It is the policy of philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
As an equal opportunity employer, philips is committed to a diverse workforceIn order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the vietnam veterans` readjustment act of 1974, and title i of the americans with disabilities act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.
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